About IBIA
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is the voice of the global bunker industry and represents all stakeholders across the industry value chain. Our membership includes ship owners/operators, bunker suppliers, traders, brokers, barging companies, storage companies, surveyors, port authorities, credit reporting companies, lawyers, P&I clubs, equipment manufacturers, shipping journalists and marine consultants. Formed in 1992, today we have members in more than 70 countries.
IBIA promotes improved standards, knowledge and understanding in the industry. We do this through a variety of events and courses, engaging in working groups, by disseminating reliable and accurate information and offering practical advice where we can. We also lobby for effective, pragmatic and workable regulations. One of the most important arenas for that is at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) where IBIA has consultative status as a non-governmental organisation. IBIA attends all meetings of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) and a number of Sub-Committees.
Aims of the Association
- To provide an international forum for bunker industry issues
- To represent the industry in discussions and negotiations with national and international policy makers, legislators and other groups and bodies
- To review, clarify, improve, develop and endorse where appropriate, industry methods, practices and documentation
- To increase the professional understanding and competence of all who work in the industry
- To provide services and facilities for members and others as the Board shall from time to time consider appropriate
By joining IBIA you will become part of a global network of bunker industry experts who collectively form the world’s leading authority on bunkers. Not only will you have access to a wealth of information and insight (we publish newsletters and industry updates on current issues) which offer pragmatic advice for managing the industry’s challenges; members also have the potential to shape and influence both international and local legislation. This happens through IBIA’s Working Groups which are responsible for developing industry guidance, participation in IMO correspondence groups, solving long-term industry issues, and addressing both commercial and technical issues.
LISTEN TO THE Key Speakers
Hon Aaron Farrugia
Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects

Hon Aaron Farrugia
Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital ProjectsHon. Aaron Farrugia is Malta’s Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects.
He previously served as Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Planning after serving as Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds and Social Dialogue at the Ministry for European Affairs and Equality.
Farrugia was elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in June, 2017. He is a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee and Head of the Maltese Delegation in the Parliamentary Assembly for the Mediterranean.
As an economist, Farrugia worked as an Advisor to the Maltese Delegation in the Committee of the Regions and later on as the Chief Executive Officer of the Malta Freeport Corporation. He graduated with an Honours Degree in Finance at the University of Malta in 2002, read a Master of Arts degree in European Politics, Economics and Law in 2005. He graduated as Bachelor of Laws L.L.B. in 2011 and obtained a Doctor of Laws in 2013.
Hon Miriam Dalli
Minister for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise

Hon Miriam Dalli
Minister for the Environment, Energy and EnterpriseMinister Miriam Dalli is responsible for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise sectors in Malta. Miriam Dalli has a track record of promoting sustainability, the transition towards clean energy and working towards attracting new economic niches. Her ministerial portfolio includes attracting new investments, incentivise sustainability and supporting the green and blue economy, among others.
Information about the Event's Agenda

Prominent speakers will explore the benefits of green alternatives and environmental technologies which will carry the bunkering industry into the future and beyond.
Malta’s Maritime history stretches back over 7000 years. Its strategic location has meant that it always played a central role in shipping and trade in the region. The arrival of the Navy of the Knights of St. John in 1530 saw that Malta’s role as a shipping hub was forever established and this has gone from strength to strength right up to the present day.
Looking forward to welcoming you in Malta!
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Venue
Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa
Triq Dun Anton Tabone Balluta Bay St. Julians, MaltaBook your group rate for the IBIA Conference
Time
IBIA Bunker Training Course: 8.00, Tuesday 13 September 2022
Conference Welcome Reception: 20.00
Conference starts: 08.00, Wednesday 14 September 2022
Conference ends: 17.30, Thursday 15 September 2022
Conference Welcome Reception: 20.00
Conference starts: 08.00, Wednesday 14 September 2022
Conference ends: 17.30, Thursday 15 September 2022
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